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Permission to Quit

March 21, 2022 Krista Senatore 1 Comment

‘Twas two weeks before the state test and my fifth graders were in the midst of finishing up their literary…

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Fifth Grade Grooves: How Music Brought Joy to Our Classroom this January

February 6, 2022 Krista Senatore Leave a comment

I love music. I spent most of the 80s by my boombox with my finger set on the record button…

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New Year’s Intention: Making Our Classroom a Joyful Place

January 3, 2022 Krista Senatore Leave a comment

Announcing my one little word (OLW) for 2022.. drumrolls please… JOY! Focusing on joy, recognizing it and creating joyful experiences;…

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To Those Who Struggle to Feel the Merry This Christmas

December 24, 2021 Krista Senatore Leave a comment

Yesterday morning while my house slept, I jumped in my car and drove the 15 minutes to Target to buy…

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Students Who Live in Our Hearts

November 15, 2021 Krista Senatore 1 Comment

Students who live in our hearts are often those who: 1. Challenge us the most 2. Keep us up at…

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Reading Reboot

November 1, 2021 Krista Senatore 3 Comments

This past week in upstate New York has meant rain, rain and more rain. Understandably, energy has been low in…

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What Ted Lasso Taught Me About Teaching

October 18, 2021 Krista Senatore 2 Comments

I have coached my daughters’ soccer teams with my partner Stu for the past 5 years. It was okay when…

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Teaching Students about Growth vs Fixed Mindsets Starts With Us!

October 12, 2021 Krista Senatore 1 Comment

Our beliefs matter. Our mindsets matter. I want my students to understand these truths. For knowing that they can choose…

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Before You Say Yes: Steps to Avoid Over-Extending Ourselves.

October 4, 2021 Krista Senatore 2 Comments

“Are you on your way?” Seeing these words on my phone screen filled me with the dreaded “Oh #%&!” feeling.…

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Teaching Students How to Apologize

September 28, 2021 Krista Senatore 2 Comments

How do you say you’re sorry and really mean it? How do you apologize with your whole heart? What is…

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